Biomimicry: Nature's Engineers

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

2

Maximum participants:

35

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Online Learning/Digital Learning , Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Science, Social and Emotional Learning( SEL), STEM, Technology/Information Science

Program Delivery Mode

Booking Information

Program booking is open! Program is offered on Mondays. Booking requests should be directed to bell-virtual-programs@umn.edu, or fill out a booking form on our website www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/virtual-k12/ .

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

- If winter weather leads to a delayed start or closure for either the participating school or
the University of Minnesota, the Bell Museum will not host virtual program as scheduled.
We will work with you to reschedule as availability allows.
- Booking details are considered final 3 weeks prior to visit date (including program choices,number of
programs dates, and times)
- If a program must be canceled or rescheduled, inform the Bell Groups team as soon as possible.The
Bell Museum cannot guarantee that a program can be rescheduled for a later date.

About This Provider

Saint Paul, Minnesota
United States

Program Details

Format

Introduction:
The presenter will introduce the virtual programs experience and explain guidelines for respectful participation throughout the program.

Imitation Challenge:
As the presenter changes their appearance to “adapt” to their surroundings, students will guess which animal they are imitating.

Meet the Animals:
After an introduction to the basics of biomimicry, it’s time to meet some animals! Students will interact virtually with living and non-living specimens whose adaptations have been used in biomimicry.

Engineering Activity:
Students will put their knowledge to the test, as they come up with ideas inspired by nature that can solve real world problems.

Objectives

1. Students will learn how and why animals adapt to their environment.
2. Students will make observations about live animals and relate their observations to engineering tasks.
3. Students will use their creativity to develop a project that uses biomimicry.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Connections to Minnesota 2019 Science Standards:

6E.3.2.1.3 Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
7L.3.2.1.4 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
7L.4.1.2.2 Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity or ecosystem services.
8P.4.2.1.1 Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.